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Steven Terjeson | June 6, 2009
Today in WWII History
World War II History for June 6 – D-Day
1942 – Japanese forces retreated in the World War II Battle of Midway. The battle had begun on June 4.
1944 – Operation “Overlord” – The D-Day invasion of Europe took place on the beaches of Normandy, France. 400,000 Allied American, British and Canadian troops [...]
Steven Terjeson | June 4, 2009
Today in WWII History
World War II History for June 4
4 JUN 1940 – The British completed the evacuation of 300,000 troops at Dunkirk, France.
4 JUN 1941 – In Germany, the Nazis began restricting Jews access to beaches and swimming pools.
4 JUN 1942 – The Battle of Midway began. It was the first major victory for [...]
Steven Terjeson | February 10, 2009
Today in WWII History
World War II History for February 10
10 FEB 1936 – The German Gestapo was placed above the law.
10 FEB 1942 – The “Normandie,” the former French liner, capsized in New York Harbor. The day before the ship had caught fire while it was being fitted for the U.S. Navy.
10 FEB 1942 – [...]
Steven Terjeson | December 5, 2008
Today in WW II History
World War II History for December 5
1941 – American carrier Lexington heads to Midway
On this day, the Lexington, one of the two largest aircraft carriers employed by the United States during World War II, makes its way across the Pacific in order to carry a squadron of dive bombers to defend [...]
Steven Terjeson | June 12, 2008
The Second World War
The Pacific Theater
1941-1945
First Phase
From 7 December 1941, until June 1942, the Japanese successfully attacked the Pacific Fleet’s base at Pearl Harbor, took Wake Island and Guam, invaded and conquered the Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaya, and seized the British base of Singapore. They conquered Burma thereby cutting off China from all overland routes [...]
Steven Terjeson | June 6, 2008
Today in WWII History
World War II History for June 6
1942 – Japanese forces retreated in the World War II Battle of Midway. The battle had begun on June 4.
1944 – The D-Day invasion of Europe took place on the beaches of Normandy, France. 400,000 Allied American, British and Canadian troops were involved.
The Battle of Normandy [...]
Steven Terjeson | June 4, 2008
Battle of Midway – WWII in colour
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Steven Terjeson | June 4, 2008
The Battle of Midway
June 4-8, 1942
The Battle of Midway island during World War II is one of the biggest victories for the United States against Japan. The battle itself lasted 4 days, beginning on June 4, 1942.
It was this battle which marked the turning point in the war for the allies in the Pacific. For [...]
Steven Terjeson | May 1, 2008
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Marines on Midway relaxing outside a bunker. 16 Nov 1942
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